Equestrian Canada (EC) has awarded Tanya Strasser-Shostak of Ste-Adele, QC with the inaugural Orion Cup. Presented to a promising dressage athlete in the process of transitioning from the Young Rider level to the Grand Prix level, the Orion Cup was created in the memory of one of Canada’s most well-known equine dressage stars.

“I am truly honoured to receive the Orion Cup in its inaugural year,” said Strasser-Shostak, who was presented with a cash prize of $1,000 to be used toward her competitive goals in dressage, as well as a commemorative jacket and cooler. “To win this award with Action Tyme is simply unreal as he really is my ‘everything’ horse. He means so much to me and to be able to share this with him is simply a blessing.”

Strasser-Shostak continued, “I am simply so grateful that this cup was established as it gives all of us young riders an extra drive to keep striving to reach our goals. I also want to thank Pia and Dagmar Fortmuller for creating this cup alongside Equestrian Canada. Their support, not only through this cup but throughout the years, has meant so much to me and I cannot thank them enough. Orion and Pia were a huge inspiration to me so I feel truly blessed to receive this award.”

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